LEO o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-29 published
TREVISAN,
Giuliano
Peacefully at Princess Margaret Hospital, with his family by
his side, Mr. Giuliano
TREVISAN was called home by God on Easter
Sunday, March 27, 2005. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 50
years, Caterina
(DEVIT.)
Adored father of Giuli (Frank
PEGOLO,)
Nelli (Paul
DOMINGUES) and Doria (Domingo
LEO.) Cherished nonno
of Eric, Amanda, Stefan, Olivia and Evan. He was born on October
28, 1930 in Ramuscello Friuli Italia and arrived in Canada 51
years ago. He led a full and rich life which included being a
member of the Coro Santa Cecilia since 1964. He is fondly remembered
by family and Friends in Canada and Italy. Friends will be received
at the Eglinton Chapel of McDougall and Brown, 1812 Eglinton Ave.
West on Tuesday, March 29 from 2 p.m.-9 p.m. Funeral Mass on
Wednesday, March 30 at 10: 00 a.m. at Saint Thomas Aquinas Church,
640 Glenholme Ave. Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery. The family
would like to thank the staff of Princess Margaret Hospital,
especially those on 16P for their compassion and kindness. Donations
to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

LEO o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-20 published
SIMONE,
Domenico
Surrounded by his loved ones, Domenico passed away peacefully
on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 in North York at the age of 94. Predeceased
by his wife Filippina. Loving father to Rosalia and her husband
Vito LEO and
to Oliva and her husband Michele
VIVONA.
Cherished
nonno to Santino, Domenico, Sarina (Norman), Cathy (John), Angelo
(Nancy) and Rita (Rocky). Dear bisnonno to 17 great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received at Delmoro Funeral Home, 61 Beverly
Hills Dr. (1 light south of Wilson Ave., west of Jane Street, 416-249-4499),
on Friday, May 20, 2005 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass
will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2005 from St. Philip Neri Roman
Catholic Church (on Jane St. at Beverly Hills Dr.) at 12: 30 p.m.
Entombment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery (on Hwy. 27,
south of Hwy. 7). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart
and Stroke Foundation or The Sick Children's Hospital Foundation
would be appreciated by the family.

LEO o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-11 published
WIERSMA,
Donald
Went to be with his Lord on June 9, 2005, in his 74th year. He
leaves his loving wife of 53 years, Sally (Yff); his children
Karen and Cecil
VANNIEJENHUIS (Nathan and Shawna, Sara, Miriam),
Donna and Bill
LEO
(Tara,Alex,)
Pam and Shawn
HOWARD (Sean)
his sister Theresa
SALOMONS; his brothers George and Jack; his
nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, June 12, 2005 from 2 to
5 p.m. at Glen Oaks Memorial Chapel and Reception Centre (Dundas
St. and 9th Line), 905-257-8822, Oakville. Funeral Service 1: 30
p.m. Monday, June 13, 2005 at the Clear View Christian Reformed
Church (Ford Dr. at Sheridan Garden Dr.). Interment Glen Oaks
Memorial Gardens.

LEO o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-27 published
LEO,
Vito
Passed away surrounded by his loving family and Friends on Friday,
August 26, 2005 in Toronto, at the age of 74 years. Loving husband
to Rosalia for 50 years. Beloved father to Santino (Juanita),
Domenic and
to Sarina (Norman). Cherished nonno to Santo, Sara,
William, Joy, David, Daniel, Timothy, Robert Carmon, Emmanuel,
Jonathon, Isaiah, Rebekah and
to Gloria. Dear brother to Antonina
AGUECI and family and brother-in-law to Michael and Oliva
VIVONA
and family. Vito will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by
his many family and Friends. Friends will be received at Delmoro
Funeral Home, 61 Beverly Hills Dr., (1 light south of Wilson
Ave., west of Jane St. 416-249-4499) on Saturday, August 27,
2005 from 6-9 p.m. and Sunday, August 28, 2005 from 2-4 and 6-9
p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 29, 2005 from
St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Entombment to
follow at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the Lung Association or the Canadian
Cancer Society on behalf of the family.

LEON o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-02-11 published
TAILOR/TAYLOR,
M.Jean (formerly
YOUNG)
Entered into rest at Deer Park Villa in Grimsby, on Wednesday
evening, February 9th, 2005, with her loving family by her side.
Jean TAILOR/TAYLOR, formerly Jean
YOUNG, in her 92nd year. Jean was
the daughter of the late Paul
KINGSTON and his wife, Jenny. She
was raised on a farm in the Dobbington area. She is much loved
by her daughter, Sharron
BELANGER and Greg
MUTTER.
Proud grandmother
of Ian BELANGER, of Grimsby and Sara
BELANGER, of Galway City,
Ireland. Dear sister-in-law of Teddy
McKEAN, of Collingwood and
Marian SLED, of Stouffville. She will be fondly remembered by
her caring second family including Gwen (Mrs. Dale
TAILOR/TAYLOR,)
Betty
and her husband, Joe
GRAY/GREY,
Ron and his wife, Nancy
TAILOR/TAYLOR and
Greg and his wife, Helen
TAILOR/TAYLOR.
Jean will be greatly missed
by her several nieces and nephews including her special nieces,
Mary LAMOURE and Leora
LEON.
Predeceased by her brothers, Francie,
Gordon and Fred
KINGSTON; her sister, Viola
WALKER and her second
husband, Aldred
TAILOR/TAYLOR.
Jean spent most of her life in Owen Sound
and for many years operated a grocery store, along with her late
husband, Milton
YOUNG.
For more than fifty years, she was a member
of Knox United Church and was active in the Owen Sound community.
Friends may call at the Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home, on
Friday from 2: 00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Funeral
Service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday morning
at 10: 00 a.m. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
the family would appreciate donations to either the Ontario Heart
& Stroke Foundation, Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre Foundation-M.R.I.
Unit or to the charity of your choice.
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LEON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-24 published
PAPAGEORGIOU,
Fotis
At London Health Sciences, University Campus on Tuesday, August
23, 2005, Fotis
PAPAGEORGIOU of London in his 86th year. Beloved
husband of Katrina
PAPAGEORGIOU celebrating 53 years of marriage.
Dear father of Frieda and her husband Athan
APOSTOL,
Oreste and
his wife WafaPAPAGEORGIOU,
Tina and her husband Dimosthenis
GALANITSAS all of London and Anna and her husband Brad DE
LEON
of Toronto. Loved by grandchildren Sophia, Alexia, Michael, Cassandra,
Jason, Katerina, Jordan, Ian and Shawn. Dear brother of Elias
PAPAGEORGIOU of Greece. Friends will be received at the Logan
Funeral Home, 371 Dundas St. (between Waterloo and Colborne St.)
on Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Holy Trinity
Greek Orthodox Church, 133 Southdale Road W., on Thursday, August
25, 2005 at 1 p.m. with Father Elias
DROSSOS officiating. Prayers
will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m.
Friends who wish may make memorial donations to Holy Trinity
Greek Orthodox Church. Online condolences www.loganfh.ca A tree
will be planted as a living memorial to Mr.
PAPAGEORGIOU.

LEON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-01-26 published
GREENE,
William "
Bill"
George (1920-2005)
P.Eng. (Queen's 1949) S.A.E. Royal Canadian Air Force
Suddenly at his residence in West Brome, Québec in his 85th year.
Survived by the mother of his children Ruby Mary
O'NEILL, his
sister Dorothy Mary
KING of Saint John's, Newfoundland. Predeceased
by his brother Randal and parents William Hackett
GREENE and
Elsie Dorothy
HUNT.
Very proud and devoted father of 7 children
Mary (Doug
ADAM/ADAMS) (Oakville, Ontario); Bill Jr. (Rosalind
WILLIAMS)
(Armstrong, British Columbia); Margaret (Sutton, Québec); Randal
(Bolton, Ontario), Cathy (St. Louis, Missouri); Theresa (Sutton,
Québec;) and Vincent (Marleen
OGILVIE)
(St.Bruno,Québec;) and
revered grandfather of Krystina, Mark and Stephen
POLUDNIKIEWICZ,
Andrew and James
GREENE-
TASSE,
Emily and Abigail
CHOINIERE, Miranda
and Joshua
OGILVIE-
GREENE, and Connor
ADAM/ADAMS.
Great grandfather
to Aaron and Dillon
LEON.
Uncle to Rosemarie and Marianna
KING.
Bill was a lifelong Bell Canada employee (34 years), member of
the Bell Pioneer Association and retired in 1983. He was a devout
Catholic and a creative man who raised his children to believe
that there was nothing they could not do with "creativity and
a bit of elbow grease". Special thanks for all the assistance
provided by many Friends over the years, especially Georges
LAPLANTE.
Family and Friends will be warmly received at Desourdy Wilson
Funeral Home, 104 Buzzell Street, Cowansville, Québec, on January
25 from 7-9 p.m. and January 26 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral
Mass at St. Rose-de-Lima Church, 605 Main Street, Cowansville,
Québec on Thursday, January 27th at 11 a.m. Reception to follow.
Donations can be made in his name to the Brome Mississquoi Perkins
Hospital, 950 Main Street, Cowansville, Québec.

LEON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-02 published
FREEDMAN,
Bernard
On Monday February 28, 2005 at North York General Hospital. Bernard
FREEDMAN, "the eternal optimist" was born in Saint John, New
Brunswick. Bernard was actively involved in Jewish and non-Jewish
affairs both in Saint John and Toronto. Beloved husband of Natalie.
Loving father and father-in-law of Michael
FREEDMAN and Tracy
BERMAN,
RichardFREEDMAN and Ellen
BUCKSTEIN of Israel, and Cheryl
and Bruce LEON of Chicago. Dear brother and brother-in-law of
Dr. Lewis and Ita
FREEDMAN of New Brunswick, Marsha and Jerry
KOVEN of New Brunswick, and Edyth and Dr. Barry
STEINBERG of
Massachusetts. Devoted grandfather of Daniel, Zoey, Carlee, Judah,
Joey, Rachel, Ilana, Raina, Liat, and Yael. At Benjamin's Park
Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Ave. West (2 lights west of Dufferin)
for service on Wednesday March 2, 2005 at 2: 30 pm. Interment
Beth Shalom Synagogue Section of Mt. Sinai Memorial Park. Shiva
327 Hidden Trail. If desired, memorial donations may be made
to the Jewish National Fund (416) 638-7200.

LEON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-16 published
MOFFATT-
SCHAFFNER,
BeverlyJean
(CROCKER)
It is with great sadness that the family of Beverly Jean
MOFFATT-
SCHAFFNER
(CROCKER) announces her death on February 15, 2005, in her 63rd
year. Bev faced her short but difficult battle with Inflammatory
Breast Cancer, the way she faced life - head on, with courage,
determination and pride - never thinking about herself, but worrying
about those around her. Bev always introduced herself as "an
extreme introvert", yet she managed to touch the hearts of everyone
she met. Bev leaves behind her life-partner of 11 1/2 years,
Sami, with whom she loved to explore the back roads of Ontario,
and spend weekends cross stitching and watching movies; her daughter,
Christine, her husband Christopher
BOAL, and their children Nicholas,
Ashley-Rose, and Anthony, who were Grandma's pride and joy; and
her daughter Susan, and her husband Marc DE
LEON and "The Munchkin,"
due August 23rd. Also left to mourn Bev are her mother-in-law
Dorothy MOFFATT; her chosen sister and brother-in-law Sue and
Bob NITTOLY, and her best friend Lisa
FAKHOURIE, both who cared
so lovingly for Bev; her feline babies Sweetums, Treya, Molly,
Merlin, Billy and
LilSpooks; her spiritual family at St. Dunstan
of Canterbury Anglican Church; and her former co-workers, family
and Friends. She is predeceased by her parents, Jean and Alfred
and her step-father Jack. The family would like to thank Drs.
Akbar KHAN, Arnold
TEPPERMAN, Michael
CHAN and Dina
ZAYID, for
the wonderful and supportive care they gave Bev throughout her
illness; her special nurse, Shawn, who visited daily and gently
tended to her needs; the Palliative Care team from Scarborough
CentenaryHospital;Fr. Richard
NEWLAND whose visits were filled
with spirituality and humour; and "The Prayer Team", who encompassed
most the world and supported all of us through their prayers,
cards, phone calls and emails. A celebration of Bev's life will
be held at St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church (56 Lawson
Road, Scarborough), on Saturday, February 19, 2005. Visitation
and reception will begin at 7: 30 p.m., followed with the Funeral
Service at 9: 00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to
PALIN
"The Weekend to End Breast Cancer"; or, 4 women 4 ever team,
in Bev's name would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to
the McEachnie Funeral Home, 905-428-8488.

LEON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-17 published
SCHULTZ,
Gerald
Passed away peacefully in his 87th year on Friday, April 15,
2005 in the arms of his family at Trillium Hospital. Gerry was
lovingly cared for by his wife Betty since his earlier stroke
in 1998 and they would have celebrated their 50th anniversary
this year. Gerry's humour and concern for others will be sadly
missed by those who knew him. He loved seeing his grandchildren
Emma and Scott
LEON,
Kent and Meghan
SCHULTZ, and Leah
HILL.
He was a wonderful papa. Beloved father of Maxine and her husband
Eric, Clark and Sue
SIMPSON and her daughter Martha, Mary Anne
and her husband Robin. Predeceased by his daughter Valerie and
his sisters Pat
GORDON,
RuthGOODE and Jess
FALLIS. Best friend
to his brother Dr. Max
SCHULTZ and sister Dorothy
McDONALD.
Brother-in-law
and dear friend of Elsie and Dave
HOLMES (deceased,) Ginny and
John ROSS,
Hugh and Francis
ROSS (both deceased.) After graduating
from Queen's University, Gerry served in World War 2 with the
1st Division of the Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers
in Sicily, Italy, Belgium, France, Holland and Germany. He was
still close Friends with the
VANOORLE family of Belgium, who
invited the young officer to live in their home while stationed
nearby. Gerry was born in Thessalon and loved Northern Ontario.
He worked for many years in the lumber industry as had his father
Charles SCHULTZ before him, spending 3 years as a logging superintendent
for Abitibi. Three dams that he built on the Mississaugi River
are still in operation. His family also ran Schultz Hardware
in Thessalon. Upon moving to Toronto, he worked until his retirement
as Manager of Technical Services at Goodyear Canada in New Toronto.
Mr. SCHULTZ is resting at the funeral home of Skinner and Middlebrook
Ltd., 128 Lakeshore Rd. E. (1 block west of Hurontario St.) Mississauga
(parking off Ann St.) 905-278-5546 on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, April 19, 2005
at 3: 00 p.m., followed by cremation.

LEON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-29 published
MOGYOROSY,
Concepcion "
Connie" (née
PEREZ)
(December 8, 1944-May 27, 2005)
Peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2005 at the Carpenter Hospice,
Burlington. Beloved wife of Joseph, loving mother of Thérèse
(Benoit LANGEVIN) and devoted Lola of Jacob. Survived by sisters
Lucia (Eliseo
ESER,)
Aurora
(Joseph DE
LEON,) Maria Asuncion
(John MOTTA,)
Corazon
(RosendoDUMLAO,) Sr. Josemila M.C. (Milagros)
and brothers Jose (Berna) and Eladio Jr. (Julia). She will be
greatly missed but fondly remembered by several cousins, nieces,
nephews, other relatives and numerous Friends in Canada, California,
New York and the Philippines. Predeceased by parents Eladio
PEREZ
Sr. and Honorata
ANACLETO and brother Pedro. Relatives and Friends
may call at Smith's Funeral Home, 485 Brant Street, (one block
north of City Hall) Burlington (905-632-3333) on Sunday from
3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Saint John the Baptist
Roman Catholic Church, (Brant Street at Blairholm), Burlington
on Monday, May 30, 2005 at 10: 30 a.m. Private Interment. The
family is deeply grateful and immensely indebted to the numerous
caregivers at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, nurses and volunteers
at the Carpenter Hospice, and hosts of Friends, co-legionaries
and ministers who came with loving support, comfort and compassion
in their time of grief. Donations to the Carpenter Hospice and/or
Christian Child Care International would be much appreciated.
Vigil for Connie Sunday 3 p.m. at the Funeral Home. www.smithsfh.com

LEON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-07-18 published
DAVIS,
Kathleen
At Welland, Ontario on Friday, July 15, 2005 in her 83rd year.
Loving sister of Joan
PARENT, Bernadette
DAVIS and Marie
LEON,
all of Welland, Sadie
FLETCHER
(Hal) of Buffalo, New York and
Theresa DAVIS of Raleigh, North Carolina. Lovingly remembered
by many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces
and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Samuel and Margaret
DAVIS.
Miss DAVIS was employed as the accountant of the Art Shoppe in
Toronto for over 35 years. Visitation at the H.L. Cudney Funeral
Home, 241 West Main Street, Welland, from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday,
July 19th. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at The Parish
Community of St. Kevin, 307 Niagara Street, Welland, on Wednesday,
July 20th at 11: 00 a.m. Rite of Committal in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Prayer Vigil on Tuesday evening at 7: 30 p.m. Memorial donations,
if desired, to the Parkinson Foundation, the Canadian National
Institute for the Blind or the Canadian Cancer Society would
be greatly appreciated by the family.

LEON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-03 published
BOYLE,
AndrewScott
Peacefully at Ajax Pickering Hospital on Saturday, July 30th,
2005, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Freda. Dear father
of Judy HEYNEN,
Geoff and his wife
Carmen,Jill and her husband
Len LEON,
Scott and his wife
Fran.Loving grandfather of John,
Peter, Kelly, Len, Dorothy, and Mitchell. Brother to Victor.
Will be missed by all who knew him. A private family service
was held. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your
choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the McEachnie
Funeral Home, 905-428-8488.

LEONARD o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-11-22 published
FLIGG,
MelbourneJames
Passed away at the General and Marine Hospital on Colling wood
on Saturday, November 19th, 2005. Mel
FLIGG of Wasaga Beach and
formerly of Barrie in his 76th year was the beloved husband of
the late Mary
FLIGG
(LEONARD.) Dear father of Lenoard and his
wife Teresa of Wasaga Beach, Shawna
MYERS and her husband Anthony
of Merritt Island, Florida, Stephen and his wife Gloria of Winnipeg,
Manitoba and Melanie
WILKINSON of Wasaga Beach. Loving grandfather
of Shawna WOODS and her husband Dave, Thomas and Samantha
FLIGG,
Brandon, Jessica and Darren
MYERS,
Kristen,Allison and Benjamin
FLIGG and 4 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Faith
Missionary Church (River Rd. W. Wasaga Beach) on Thursday, November
24th from 10: 00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. Interment
Barrie Union Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial
donations may be made to the Canadian Bible Society or to the
Heart and Stroke Foundation through the Jennett Chapel of the McClelland
& Slessor Funeral Home, 152 Bradford Street in Barrie, L4N 3B5
(707) 722-6656. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family
at melfligg@funeralhome.on.ca Dad sacrificed everything for his
family except his time.

LEONARD o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-11-29 published
PLAYTER,
Walter▼Cecil▼
Walter Cecil
PLAYTER, of Markdale passed away at Country Lane
L.T.C., Chatsworth, Monday November 28th, 2005 in his 93rd year.
son of the late John Franklin
PLAYTER and Kate Emily
HAYWARD.
Beloved husband of Vera
STENTIFORD.
Loving father of Arthur “Earl”,
Phyllis (Ron
HODGKINSON,) of Berkeley; Harold (Donna
VAREY,)
of Chatsworth Twp.; Norman (Jackie), Melvin (Debby), of Owen
Sound; Gordon (Chris), of Fort Frances; Robert “Doug” (Donna
LEONARD,) of Tiverton. He will be sadly missed by his twelve
grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Predeceased by
brothers Lawrence and Ralph, two half-brothers and three half-sisters.
The family will receive Friends at the May Funeral Home, Markdale,
Thursday December 1st, from 2: 00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
where a funeral service will be held, Friday, December 2nd, 2005
at 11: 00 a.m. Interment in Markdale Cemetery. Memorial donations
to Country Lane; Leukemia Society; Alzheimer Society or the charity
of your choice would be appreciated.

LEONARD o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-11-30 published
PLAYTER,
Walter▲Cecil▲
Of Markdale passed away at Country Lane L.T.C., Chatsworth, Monday
November 28th, 2005 in his 93rd year.
son of the late John Franklin
PLAYTER and Kate Emily
HAYWARD.
Beloved husband of Vera
STENTIFORD.
Loving father of Arthur “Earl”, Phyllis (Ron
HODGKINSON,) of
Berkeley;Harold
(DonnaVAREY,) of Chatsworth Twp.; Norman (Jackie,)
Melvin (Debby), of Owen Sound; Gordon (Chris), of Fort Frances
Robert “Doug” (Donna
LEONARD,) of Tiverton. He will be sadly
missed by his twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by brothers Lawrence and Ralph, two half-brothers
and three half-sisters. The family will receive Friends at the
May Funeral Home, Markdale, Thursday December 1st, from 2: 00
to 4: 00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. where a funeral service will be
held, Friday, December 2nd, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment in Markdale
Cemetery. Memorial donations to Country Lane; Leukemia Society
Alzheimer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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LEONARD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-23 published
JOHNSTON,
Ralph
At Extendicare, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday,
January 22nd, 2005, Ralph
JOHNSTON of London in his 90th year.
Beloved husband of Margaret
(FAIRCLOTH)
JOHNSTON. Dear father
of Bob and his wife
Mary,Jeanette and her husband Gord
FRANK,
Charlotte and her husband Terry
LEWIS. Cherished grandfather
of 7 grandchildren, Jack, Gerry, Belinda, Steven, Chris, Jeffery
and Matthew, as well as 14 special great-grandchildren. Predeceased
by his son Jack, his brothers Norman, Raymond and Cameron and
by his sister Rena
PEAK.
Visitation will be held at the Westview
Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, (2 blocks north of
Oxford), on Monday from 2: 00 - 4:00 and 7:00 -9:00 p.m. The funeral
service will be conducted at All Saints Anglican Church, 249
Hamilton Road, on Tuesday, January 25th, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. Rev.
Peter LEONARD officiating. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ralph are asked
to consider the All Saints Memorial Fund.

LEONARD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-27 published
JOHNSTON,
ShirleyRoselyn (née
WEST)
At Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll, on Wednesday, January 26, 2005,
Shirley Roselyn
(WEST)
JOHNSTON, of R.R.#1 Putnam, in her 68th
year, after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her
family. Daughter of the late Merritt and Alice
WEST.
Beloved
wife of Ralph
JOHNSTON. Dear mother of Doug and his wife
Cheryl
of Crampton, Lisa and her husband Doug
LEONARD of Ingersoll and
Raymond and his wife Michelle of Ingersoll. Dear grandmother
of Bobbie-Rose, Rebecca, Bill, Susan, Ryan, Derik, Cassie and
Brian. Dear sister of Norman
WEST and his wife
Shirley of Lyons.
Dear sister-in-law of Eleanor
WEST of Saint Thomas. Also survived
by nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Predeceased
by one brother George
WEST (1994.) Friends will be received at
the McBeath-Dynes Funeral Home, 246 Thames Street South, Ingersoll
(425-1600) Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where service will be held
on Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 1: 00 p.m. Reverend Jean
CARRUTHERS
officiating. Interment Dorchester Union Cemetery. Memorial donations
to the Canadian Cancer Society or Avon-Crampton United Church
would be appreciated.

LEONARD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-28 published
CORTNER,
LarryLee (b. December 28, 1943)
passed away peacefully at home after a brief struggle with cancer
on Saturday, March 26, 2005.
son of the late Logan and Phyllis
CORTNER of Des Moines, Iowa; survived by his life partner of
35 years, Derik
LEONARD, and a brother, David and his wife
Cathy.▼
He will be greatly missed by Derik's mother, Mrs. Blanche
LEONARD,
and Derik's niece Carolyn and her children Erin and Jeffrey,
as well as Larry's two nieces, Angela and her husband Blake,
Heidi and her husband Jason, one nephew, Brady and his wife Kristen,
and cousins Nanci and Don.
Larry was born and educated in Des Moines. He then attended university
at Oberlin for his undergraduate degree and then the Eastman
School of Music where he completed a Master of Music degree and
the Performer's Certificate in organ in 1968. He finished his
Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the same institution in 1978.
Larry was appointed professor of organ and theory at the University
of Western Ontario in 1968. He won first prize at the 1971 International
St. Alban's Organ Competition in England. In addition, he served
as organist at the following churches: St. James Presbyterian,
First Church of Christ Scientist, Strathroy United, and St. Paul's
Presbyterian (Hamilton). Visitation will be at the A. Millard
George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday,
March 29th form 2: 00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. with prayers
at 7: 30 p.m. The Mass of the Resurrection will be said at Peter's
Cathedral Basilica, 196 Dufferin Avenue at Richmond Street, London
at 10: 00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30th with interment in St.
Peter's Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the London Music Scholarship Fund, designated specifically
for an organ scholarship at the Faculty of Music, The University
of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 3K7. On line condolences
accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

LEONARD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-03-29 published
CORTNER, Larry Lee Larry Lee (b. December 28, 1943)
passed away peacefully at home after a brief struggle with cancer
on Saturday, March 26, 2005.
son of the late Logan and Phyllis
CORTNER of Des Moines, Iowa; survived by his life partner of
35 years, Derik
LEONARD, and a brother, David and his wife
Cathy.▲▼
He will be greatly missed by Derik's mother, Mrs. Blanche
LEONARD,
and Derik's niece Carolyn and her children Erin and Jeffrey,
as well as Larry's two nieces, Angela and her husband Blake,
Heidi and her husband Jason, one nephew, Brady and his wife Kristen,
and cousins Nanci and Don.
Larry was born and educated in Des Moines. He then attended university
at Oberlin for his undergraduate degree and then the Eastman
School of Music where he completed a Master of Music degree and
the Performer's Certificate in organ in 1968. He finished his
Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the same institution in 1978.
Larry was appointed professor of organ and theory at the University
of Western Ontario in 1968. He won first prize at the 1971 International
St. Alban's Organ Competition in England. In addition, he served
as organist at the following churches: St. James Presbyterian,
First Church of Christ Scientist, Strathroy United, and St. Paul's
Presbyterian (Hamilton). Visitation will be at the A. Millard
George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday,
March 29th from 2: 00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. with prayers
at 7: 30 p.m. The Mass of the Resurrection will be said at St.
Peter's Cathedral Basilica, 196 Dufferin Avenue at Richmond Street,
London at 10: 00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30th with interment
in St. Peter's Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to the London Music Scholarship Fund, designated
specifically for an organ scholarship at the Faculty of Music,
The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 3K7. On
line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

LEONARD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-16 published
LONG,
Bertha
(KARN)
Peacefully at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Thursday,
April 14, 2005, Bertha
(KARN)
LONG of London in her 87th year.
Beloved wife of the late Sidney
LONG. Dear mother of Jackie and
her husband Bud
GRACEY,
Mae and her husband Mike
PACE and Clay
LEONARD and Linda, all of London. Dear mother-in-law of Gerry
and her husband Jim
BEACOM of London. Loved by 11 grandchildren
and several greatgrandchildren. Dear mother-in-law of Catherine
MITCHELL of London. Also remembered by her extended family. Predeceased
by 3 daughters and 2 sons. Friends will be received at the Evan's
Funeral Home, 648 Hamilton Road (1 block east of Egerton) on
Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel
on Monday, April 18th, 2005 at 10 a.m. with Reverend Peter
LEONARD
officiating. Cremation and interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the London Regional
Cancer Centre. On line condolences www.evansfh.ca A tree will
be planted as a living memorial to Mrs.
LONG.

LEONARD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-21 published
SHERWOOD,
Frank
Frank, peacefully at Craigwiel Nursing Home, Ailsa Craig, on
Tuesday, April 19th, 2005, in his 88th year. Beloved husband
(for 62 years) of Winifred "Win"
(LEONARD)
SHERWOOD. Dear father
of Cora HILLMAN
(Ron) and grandfather of Mike (Shirley) and Steve
(Tracy). Also loved by five great-grandchildren, Connor, Madison,
Josh, Jamie-Lee and Adam. Survived by two cousins, a brother-in-law,
a sister-in-law, four nephews and a niece in England. Frank was
born in Willenhall, Staffordshire, England, the only child of
the late Percival and Lucy
(STONE)
SHERWOOD. He set sail for
Canada with his wife and daughter on April 18, 1952. Visitation
will be held at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road
North, one hour prior to the funeral service being conducted
on Friday, April 22, 2005, at 1: 30 p.m. Cremation with interment
of ashes in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations
to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation
will be gratefully acknowledged. Have a good journey, Dad-we'll
all really miss your wealth of knowledge and your laughter at
family gatherings.

LEONARD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-05-14 published
WIGZELL,
RuthAileen
(SHEWEN)
At Braemar Nursing Home, Wingham, on Friday May 13, 2005, Ruth
Aileen (SHEWEN)
WIGZELL of London and formerly of Goderich in
her 80th year. Loving mother of Ruth and Garth
CUNNINGHAM of
Goderich, Patrick
WIGZELL and companion Karen May
THOMAS of Kitchener,
Michael and Riet
WIGZELL of Nairn Centre, Mary Ellen
COOPER and
companion Donald
LEONARD of Woodstock, Lynn and Charles
SWAN
of Woodstock, and Dale
WIGZELL of Wingham. Also loved by 10 grandchildren,
and 16 greatgrandchildren. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Evelyn
and Clare McCUE of Curve Lake. Predeceased by brother Victor
SHEWEN.
TheWIGZELL family will receive Friends at St. George's
Anglican Church, Goderich, on Monday May 16, 2005 from 11 until
noon and from 1: 30 until time of funeral service at 2 p.m. The
Reverend Allan
LIVINGSTONE will officiate. Interment Colborne
Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart
& Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd.
Bluewater Chapel, Goderich.

LEONARD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-09 published
PARE,
Eileen (formerly
BUCK)
Peacefully at Versa Care Nursing Home on Wednesday June 8th,
2005, Mrs. Eileen
PARÉ of London and formerly of Windsor passed
away in her 98th year. Mother-in-law and best friend of Edna
BUCK and her husband the late Harold
BUCK (2000.) Beloved mother
of Carl BUCK and his wife Jean, and Randy Pare
BROOKS (Wayne).
Also missed by several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren
and great-greatgrandchildren. Predeceased by her husbands Harold
BUCK and Russell
PARE, and by many siblings. Visitation will
be at the Evans Funeral Home (648 Hamilton Rd, 1 block east of
Egerton) on Friday June 10th, 2005, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with
the service being held in the funeral home on Saturday at 11: 00
a.m. with Reverend Peter
LEONARD officiating. Interment at Woodland
Cemetery. Online condolences can be expressed at www.evansfh.ca
A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Eileen
PARE.

LEONARD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-16 published
NEEDHAM,
T.Willard "
Bill"
Born July 4, 1923 in London, Ontario, passed away peacefully
surrounded by his loving family on June 14, 2005 at University
Hospital. Loved and missed by wife, Dorothy
(FLEMING/FLEMMING,) children
Jackie and Gord
DELDEGAN;
David and Joan
FLEMING/FLEMMING; Cindy and
Andrew NASHED;
Pamela and Gerry
HUNTER; Debbie and Rudy
PARACHONIAK
Jim and Elsa
FAGAN;
David and Allison
FAGAN. Grandchildren:
Adam,
Emma and Kate
DELDEGAN; Shane, Nikki, Carly and Michael
FLEMING/FLEMMING
Andrea, Duncan, and Erin
HUNTER; Sandi, Jody, Rudy and Andy
PARACHONIAK
Jesse, Alicia, Jeffrey, Kayla and Jeremy
FAGAN; David and Matthew
FAGAN.
Best friend to his brother-in-law, Gordon
FRY. Also survived
by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by wife Evelyn, 1972,
siblings Lewis, Margaret, Jean and Carmen, and parents Gordon
and Emma NEEDHAM.
Bill worked as a proud sheet metal worker, supervising and building
numerous construction projects including the Ford Motor Company,
Wellington Mall, U.W.O. and the Cami plant. He was well respected
and liked by all the men who worked under him and those he worked
with. Bill saw front-line action with the Irish Regiment, 5th
Division, 1942-1946. He played football for the London Lords,
Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen and Regina Roughriders. His favourite
past-times were watching all sports, especially football with
his favourite dog, Rosie, and his frequent daily trips to Tim
Hortons. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2: 00-4:00 and
7: 00-9:00 p.m. as well as 1 hour prior to the funeral service
being conducted at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland
Road North (2 blocks north of Oxford) on Saturday, June 18t h,
2005 at 10: 30 a.m. Reverend Peter
LEONARD of All Saints Anglican
Church officiating. Interment, Grove Cemetery. Special thanks
to the Doctors and nurses in Intensive Care Unit at University
Hospital for their excellent care of Bill and for their dedication
and support. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation would be appreciated.

LEONARD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-07-12 published
FEGAN,
Shawn
On Tuesday July 5, 2005. Shawn
FEGAN passed away in his 46th
year. “Shawn, you will be greatly missed from morning to night.
We wish you the peace that you so dearly sought.” Beloved partner
of Fanaye ABERA.
Shawn will be missed by his mother Annie, daughters
Becky and Leah, brother Ed (Kimberley), sister Marianne, and
nephews Dean and Andy. Services were held at the Evans Funeral
Home, 648 Hamilton Rd. (451-9350), on Friday July 8, 2005, with
TheReverendPeter J.
LEONARD, of All Saints Anglican Church, officiating.
Interment in Woodland Cemetery. Online condolences can be expressed
at www.evansfh.ca. "Your soul is with angels, but you will always
be with us in our hearts". A tree will be planted as a living
memorial to Shawn.

LEONARD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-08-07 published
SHEPPARD,
Peter
At University Hospital, London Health Science Centre, on Friday
August 5, 2005. Peter
SHEPPARD, of London, in his 93rd year.
Beloved husband of Mildred
SHEPPARD
(Ryan.) Dear father of Herbert
SHEPPARD and his wife
Helen of Stony Lake, Ontario, and Stella
and her husband Kem
DICKIE of Moncton, New Brunswick. Loved by
4 grand_sons Michael, Darryl, Douglas and Gordon, and 4 great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by 2 daughters Doris and Phyllis. Peter was a Merchant
Marine during World War 2, and is a longtime member of All Saints
Anglican Church. Friends will be received at the Evans Funeral
Home, 648 Hamilton Road (1 block east of Egerton), on Sunday
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the Evans
Chapel on Monday August 8, 2005, at 3: 00 p.m. with The Reverend
Peter LEONARD officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated
by the family. Online condolences can be expressed at www.evansfh.ca.
A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Mr.
SHEPPARD.

LEONARD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-20 published
O'MELIA,
Fred
Suddenly, and peacefully, at home on Sunday September 18, 2005.
Fred O'MELIA in his 73rd year. Dear brother of Lily and her husband
Daniel McEACHERN of Byron, John
O'MELIA and his wife
Sharon of
Ilderton, and Patrick, his wife Margaret and their family in
England.Loving uncle of Daniel Jr., Colleen (Scott)
SLAUGHTER,
Sarah (Steve)
MUYLAERT and their families. Predeceased by sister
Margaret KINSELLA and brother George. Also survived by many family
members in England. Fred worked for many years at Westminster
Hospital. In keeping with Fred's wishes a Memorial Service will
be held at the Evans Funeral Home, 648 Hamilton Rd. (1 block
east of Egerton) on Wednesday September 21, 2005, at 1: 00 p.m.
(visitation from 12-1 pm) with The Reverend Peter
LEONARD, of All
Saints Anglican Church, officiating. Donations to the Heart and
Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.evansfh.ca A tree
will be planted as a living memorial to Fred
O'MELIA.

LEONARD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-10 published
ZIMMERMAN,
Lyle▼
At North Lambton Rest Home on October 8, 2005, Lyle
ZIMMERMAN
of Forest, Lambton Shores. Beloved husband of the late Irene
(1990). Dear father of Gary (Rose) of Strathroy, Debra (Roy)
SEARSON of Watford and Susan
LANGFORD. Dear grandfather of Robert
(Jen) SEARSON of Listowel, David (Rosanna)
SEARSON of Alvinston,
and Richard
SEARSON of St. Catharines. Great grandfather of Michela,
Benjamin, and Rebecca
SEARSON.
Aged 80 years. Resting at the
Ronn E. Dodge Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, McFarlane Chapel,
9 James St. S. at Watt, Forest, where the funeral service will
be held Wednesday, October 12 at 1: 00 p.m. with Reverend Peter
LEONARD
officiating. Visitation Tuesday 2-4, 7-9. Interment Beechwood
Cemetery, Forest. Donations appreciated to Cancer Society or
Trinity Anglican Church, Watford. (Cheques only received at the
Funeral Home). Memorial tree will be planted in memory of Lyle
by the Dodge Family.

LEONARD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-28 published
DUFFETT,
Edgar "
Ed"
Clarence
Unexpectedly, at his residence, Wednesday, October 26, 2005,
Edgar "
Ed"
ClarenceDUFFETT of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend,
formerly of Port Union, Newfoundland, age 71. Beloved husband
of Elizabeth "Betty" E.
(COOZE)
DUFFETT.
Loved father and father-in-law
of Tony and Laura
DUFFETT of Surrey, British Columbia, Lisa and
Mike LEONARD of Placentia, Newfoundland. Loving pop of Kristie,
Andrew, Emily and Troy. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Virtue
and Clayton
FOLLETT,
Ken and Iva
DUFFETT, David and Barb
DUFFETT,
Andy and Shirley
DUFFETT,
Craig and Beverly
DUFFETT, Bob and
Lottie COOZE, all of Newfoundland. Remembered by his nieces,
nephews and their families. A Memorial Service will be held at
the T. Harry Hoffman and Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Friday, October
28, 2005 at 1: 30 p.m. Daniel
COUGHLIN officiating. If desired
memorial donations to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, Heart
& Stroke Foundation or charity of choice would be appreciated.
Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com

LEONARD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-11-08 published
HIGGINS,
EdithMarjorie
Peacefully at Watford Quality Care Nursing Home in Watford on
Sunday, November 6th, 2005, in her 95th year. Edith Marjorie
HIGGINS of Watford, predeceased by husband Gordon in 1974, parents
Alfred and Mary, brother Doug
WEIGHT
(Betty) and sisters Nora,
Bessie and Esther. Also predeceased by nieces Marjorie, Audrey
and nephew Earl. Survived by sons Doug (Sandra)
HIGGINS,
Wayne
(Ginni) of Watford and daughter Arlene (Dennis)
OSTROSSER of
Edmonton, Alberta. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Gary,
Ronald and Raymond
HIGGINS,
Nathan,Warren,Heidi and Hilary
HIGGINS, and Robin, Jeff and Ted
OSTROSSER.
Also survived by
16 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November
8th, 2005 at the Harper Funeral Home in Watford from 2-4 and
7-9 p.m. Funeral service on Wednesday, November 9th, 2005 at
1 p.m. at the Harper Funeral Home with Reverend Peter
LEONARD and
Rev. Kendall
REIMER officiating. Interment to follow at St. James
Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian
National Institute for the Blind would be appreciated by the
family.

LEONARD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-05 published
LEONARD,
Marion▼ "
Midge"
(WHEELER)
At London Health Sciences Centre-Victoria Hospital on Saturday,
December 3rd, 2005 Marion "Midge"
(WHEELER)
LEONARD of London
in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Roy
LEONARD.
Dear
mother of Gary
LEONARD and his wife
Lily of London and Kim
LEONARD
and his wife
Lee of Thunder Bay. Dear sister of Frank
WHEELER
and his wife
Betty of Wales. Predeceased by her brother Ken
WHEELER.
Loving grandmother of Vincent, Annette, Ryan and Keith and great-grandmother
of Nolan. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received
by the#1 hour prior to the memorial service which will
be held in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home,
60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, December 6th, 2005
at 1: 00 p.m. Interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery,
London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may
be made to the London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road
East, London, Ontario N6C 2R6 or to the London Health Sciences
Centre Foundation-Victoria Hospital, 747 Baseline Road East,
London, Ontario N6C 2R6. (Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca).

LEONARD o@ca.on.middlesex_county.strathroy.age_dispatch 2005-10-18 published
ZIMMERMAN,
Lyle▲
At North Lambton Rest Home on October 8, 2005, Lyle
ZIMMERMAN,
aged 80 years, of Forest, Lambton Shores. Beloved husband of
the late Irene (1990). Dear father of Gary (Rose) of Strathroy,
Debra (Roy)
SEARSON of Watford, and Susan
LANGFORD. Dear grandfather
of Robert (Jen)
SEARSON of Listowel, David (Rosanna)
SEARSON
of Alvinston, and Richard
SEARSON of St. Catharines. Great-grandfather
of Michela, Benjamin, and Rebecca
SEARSON.
Rested at the Ronn
E. Dodge Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, McFarlane Chapel,
9 James St. South at Watt, Forest, where the funeral service
was held on Wednesday, October 12 at 1 p.m. with Reverend Peter
LEONARD
officiating. Visitation was Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Interment
Beechwood Cemetery, Forest. Donations appreciated to the Cancer
Society or Trinity Anglican Church, Watford. (Cheques only received
at the funeral home.)A memorial tree will be planted in memory
of Lyle by the Dodge family.

LEONARD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-04-11 published
AITKEN,
William▼Charles▼
It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of a
dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, William,
on April 8, 2005 in his 96th year, surrounded by his family.
Devoted and loving husband for 72 years of Irene
(POWELL.)
Dear▼
father and father-in-law of Don and Marianne
AITKEN,
Judy▼ and
Brian CAMERON and Nancy and George
LEONARD.
Very▼ proud grandfather
of Suzanne (Roy)
ARENDSE,
Carolyn▼
(Tom▼)
WATSON, Michael (Danette)
CAMERON, Kevin
CAMERON, Jennifer (Matthew)
GRIFFITHS, Stephen
(Sonia) LEONARD and Matthew (Heather)
LEONARD.
Loving▼ great-grandfather
of 12. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral
Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton
Avenue East), from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13. A private
family service will be held at Leaside United Church. Memorial
donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 1920
Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4S 3E2 or Canadian
Diabetes Association, 15 Toronto Street, Suite #800, Toronto,
Ontario M5C 2E3, would be appreciated.

LEONARD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-05-10 published
LEONARD,
DeborahJean (née
CARRIE)
Passed away peacefully at the age of 50 after a long and courageous
battle with breast cancer at Princess Margaret Hospital on May
6th, 2005. Her strength and bravery was an example to us all
on how to live our lives. Deborah leaves behind her husband and
soul mate, Michael of 27 years and her two children, Erin and
Andrew.Much loved by her parents, Jean and Roy
CARRIE, her sisters,
Fern CARRIE
(MANN) and Fiona
CARRIE-
FIELD and her many nieces
and nephews. Deborah was passionate about her family, social
life and work. She had a successful career in advertising working
primarily on P&G accounts with the Saatchi and Saatchi Agency.
She will be sorely missed by her North Toronto and Stony Lake
Friends especially her exercise, pottery and coffee groups. Friends
can visit with the family at Morley Bedford Funeral Home, 159
Eglinton Ave. W. on Wednesday, May 11th, 6-8 p.m. and Thursday,
May 12th, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Glenview
Presbyterian Church, 1 Glenview Avenue on Friday, May 13th at
3: 30 p.m. Reception to follow. If desired, donations can be made
to the Lance Armstrong Foundation www.laf.org, (the Lance Armstrong
Foundation provides the practical information and tools people
living with cancer need to live strong) or to the Stony Lake
Yacht Club, c/o 128 Hillhurst Blvd., Toronto, Ontario M5N 1N8.
"Success begins with a person's will -- It's all in the state
of the mind."

LEONARD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-11-14 published
LEONARD,
Dorothy▼E.▼
With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Dorothy
(Dodie) on Sunday, November 13, 2005, in her 83rd year. She is
now reunited with her beloved husband Bill. Proud mother and
mother-in-law of Cathy and Gord
DALE,
Sue▼VALE, Joan and David
MATTHEWS,
Beth▼ and Tom
HALPENNY, and Nancy and Larry
ROBITAILLE.
Loving▼ grandmother of Chris (special friend Vani
BERRY,)
Ken,▼
Janet (fiance Chris
BECKER), Jenny, Michael, Brooke, Dale, Andrew
and Alyson, and aunt of John and Kathleen
JONES. Survived by
Ruth LANGLEY,
Rosemary▼AMELL and Russell
HEWETSON. She will be
sadly missed by all her nieces and nephews and other family and
Friends.
Friends may visit at the Trull "North Toronto" Funeral Home and
Cremation Centre, 2704 Yonge Street (5 blocks south of Lawrence),
on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held
on Wednesday at the Lawrence Park Community Church (Bayview Avenue,
just south of Lawrence), at 11: 00 o'clock. Interment to follow
at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to
the Georgian Bay Land Trust would be appreciated by the family.

LEONARD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-12-14 published
Garth TAILOR/TAYLOR,
Doctor And Humanitarian (1944-2005)
As president of
ORBISCanada, the ophthalmologist from Cornwall
circled the globe in a flying eye hospital to personally treat
thousands of Third World patients
By Ron CSILLAG,
Special to The Globe and Mail, Wednesday, December
14, 2005, Page S9
Toronto -- The call to Ontario in 1982 came from Garth
TAILOR/TAYLOR's
beloved native Jamaica. Did Dr.
TAILOR/TAYLOR, an ophthalmologist in
Cornwall, Ontario, know of a new flying eye hospital committed
to curing blindness and eye diseases in developing countries?
He had never heard of such a thing, he replied, but he would
look into it.
Two years later, Dr.
TAILOR/TAYLOR was president of
ORBISCanada, and
a quiet practice in a quiet town was supplemented with a calling:
eliminating preventable blindness around the world.
It was all aboard the state-of-the-art
ORBISFlyingEyeHospital,
a converted DC-10 with a high-tech mobile surgical suite and
lecture theatre that's billed as the world's only airborne eye
hospital and training facility.
ORBIS is an international non-profit humanitarian agency that
grew from a vision that Houston ophthalmologist David Paton had
more than 20 years ago. More than one million people have received
direct medical treatment, and some 93,000 health-care professionals
have received training through its programs in more than 80 countries.
At the time of his death, Dr.
TAILOR/TAYLOR had completed 111 missions
with ORBIS, the last to Changsha, China, in September. As the
organization's busiest volunteer eye doctor, he treated thousands
of patients and trained many more doctors and surgeons in cornea,
cataract and refractive procedures, including the treatment of
ocular parasites, in more than 40 countries.
"ORBIS doesn't go to get rid of all blindness; it's developmental,"
Dr. TAILOR/TAYLOR said in 1997. "We teach them to do the surgery, or
we teach them to teach others in their country."
The philosophy jibed well with his, a Chinese proverb he was
fond of repeating in his Jamaican lilt: "Tell me and I will forget
show me and I may remember; involve me and I will understand."
Dr. TAILOR/TAYLOR's maiden mission in 1982 was to his birthplace, Jamaica.
"I found my nirvana aboard my first
ORBIS flight," he would recount.
"By treating avoidable blindness, people don't just get back
their sight, they get back their self-esteem."
He also credited the organization with making him a better doctor.
"He was this skinny kid from Montego Bay with a big, easy grin,"
remembers the current president of
ORBISCanada,Ottawa retina
surgeon Brian
LEONARD, who interned with Dr.
TAILOR/TAYLOR at Ottawa
Civic Hospital. "We considered him a legend. No one knew more
about global blindness."
Sadly, there's much to know. The World Health Organization estimates
there are 45 million blind people on the planet, and 135 million
with low vision; 90 per cent of the world's blind live in developing
countries, with nine million in India, six million in China,
and seven million in Africa; every five seconds, someone in the
world goes blind. A child goes blind every minute. A 2003 report
warned that global blindness is set to increase over the next
20 years, to 76 million individuals. What fuelled Dr.
TAILOR/TAYLOR
was the sobering fact that as much as 80 per cent of global blindness
is avoidable -- 60 per cent treatable and 20 per cent preventable.
Dr. TAILOR/TAYLOR first landed in Canada at the age of 20, on a scholarship
to the East Ontario Institute of Technology in Ottawa to study
biochemical technology. "We all had to work on frogs," recalls
his wife, Beverley, who met Dr.
TAILOR/TAYLOR at the institute in the
mid-1960s. "You could tell he had a talent for surgery. His frog
was always perfect."
But he quit the program when a spot he had applied for earlier
at the University of the West Indies' medical school opened up
in Jamaica. He graduated in 1970 and returned to Ottawa, followed
by a residency in ophthalmology at Queen's University in Kingston.
In 1976, after becoming the first black ophthalmologist to graduate
from Queen's, Dr.
TAILOR/TAYLOR planned to return to Jamaica to set
up practice, but political turmoil forced him to reconsider.
Instead, he hung out a shingle in Cornwall, where he honed his
expertise in microscopic eye surgery, cornea transplants and
laser eye surgery, became chief of ophthalmology at Cornwall
Community Hospital, and taught ophthalmology at Queen's, a 90-minute
drive away.
With ORBIS,
Dr.TAILOR/TAYLOR spent up to 14 weeks a year volunteering
in the Third World, and he recruited other Canadians as volunteer
surgeons and staff. As for the plane, it took the 25 crew members
doctors, nurses, pilots and technicians -- nine hours to convert
it into a hospital each time it landed. "I have done everything
except fly the plane," Dr.
TAILOR/TAYLOR said a few years ago. "I've
cleaned toilets, done surgery and washed the plane."
In Third World countries, the aircraft must provide power (with
its own generator), clean water (through a sterilization system)
and clean, filtered air. A satellite dish permits communication
with anyone in the world. In many countries, security is ensured
by soldiers with machine guns who patrol the tarmac around the
plane.
As well, 17 cameras, eight microphones and 54 video monitors
permit viewing surgery for 50 observers in the plane's theatre
(with potentially hundreds more in a remote location) and allow
for interaction with the surgeons in the operating room. Surgeries
are also recorded, edited and burned onto Digital Video Disks
for distribution in the host country's ophthalmic community.
Instead of the studied calm of a normal operating theatre, the
atmosphere aboard the plane was "bedlam," said Dr.
LEONARD, who
accompanied Dr.
TAILOR/TAYLOR on 14 missions. "There were engineers,
technicians, translators running around, and questions flying.
We could feel the jet blasts from other planes taking off. And
Garth would push people to their limits." But he never saw Dr.
TAILOR/TAYLOR lose his cool.
Well, maybe once. It was in Africa, and a local official refused
to board an internal flight until his palm felt a crisp $100
bill. "Garth couldn't stand that," Dr.
LEONARD recalled. "He
had a little chip on his shoulder, which we loved. But he would
never rant about a personal problem."
Dr. TAILOR/TAYLOR loved to play dominoes and consume, as well as bake,
rum-soaked fruitcakes (his parents had a bakery in Jamaica).
To anyone not used to meeting an eye doctor who was black, he
offered a great icebreaker: "Hi, I'm Dr.
TAILOR/TAYLOR, in living colour."
The ice didn't always break. Once, in Swaziland, a white man
from South Africa balked at having Dr.
TAILOR/TAYLOR operate on his
son. The man eventually gave in to his pleading son, and the
boy's sight was restored. "I welcome the uninformed, the misguided,"
Dr. TAILOR/TAYLOR told Maclean's magazine, which named him to its honour
roll last year. "It gives me the opportunity to set them straight."
This year, he was awarded the Order of Jamaica. In October, he
was the keynote speaker at Eyes on Jamaica, a program to support
ORBISCanada's plans to build an eye-care facility at the Bustamante
Hospital for Children in Kingston, the country's capital.
Dr. TAILOR/TAYLOR was also a co-founder of Can
SEE, the Canadian arm
of the aid agency Surgical Eye Expeditions, and he donated a
week annually aboard the Canadian National Institute for the
Blind's Eye Van, a mobile clinic designed to bring eye care to
remote areas of Northern Ontario.
Friends and colleagues recall a man who accepted many kudos with
humility. One simple letter from a patient touched him deeply,
though, because it so sublimely expressed the impact of Dr.
TAILOR/TAYLOR's
work: "I write this letter to you because prior to meeting you,
I couldn't see to write."
Garth Alfred
TAILOR/TAYLOR was born on April 29, 1944, in Montego Bay,
Jamaica, and died on November 19, 2005, after emergency surgery
at the Ottawa Heart Institute. He was 61. He leaves his wife,
Beverley, and children Leanne and Gregory.

LEONARD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-11 published
AITKEN,
William▲Charles▲
It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of a
dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, William,
on April 8, 2005 in his 96th year, surrounded by his family.
Devoted and loving husband for 72 years of Irene
(POWELL.)
Dear▲
father and father-in-law of Don and Marianne
AITKEN,
Judy▲ and
Brian CAMERON and Nancy and George
LEONARD.
Very▲ proud grandfather
of Suzanne (Roy)
ARENDSE,
Carolyn▲
(Tom▲)
WATSON, Michael (Danette)
CAMERON, Kevin
CAMERON, Jennifer (Matthew)
GRIFFITHS, Stephen
(Sonia) LEONARD and Matthew (Heather)
LEONARD.
Loving▲ great-grandfather
of 12. The family will receive Friends at the Humphrey Funeral
Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton
Avenue East), from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13. A private
family service will be held at Leaside United Church. Memorial
donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 1920
Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4S 3E2 or Canadian
Diabetes Association, 15 Toronto Street, Suite 800, Toronto,
Ontario M5C 2E3, would be appreciated.

LEONARD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-26 published
LEONARD,
Karen
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Karen
LEONARD
on May 12, 2005 after a lengthy illness. She will be greatly
missed by her family and Friends and especially her husband Ray.

LEONARD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-19 published
WICKS,
EdwardThomas
Has gone to be with his Lord after a lengthy illness on Tuesday,
October 18, 2005 at Peel Memorial Hospital in his 69th year.
Beloved husband of Ruth
LENORE.
Loving father of Wayne Edward
LEONARD and wife
Ena,RonaldLEONARD and wife Christine, and
Deborah WICKS. Cherished grandfather of Wayne Jr., Andrew, Anna,
Courtney, Nathan, Shauna and Vanessa, great-grandfather of Alexander
and Paige. Loving
son of Hannah
WICKS and the late Edward
WICKS,
brother of Fred (Marcia), Roy and Karen (Merle). Predeceased
by son Robert. Ed actively served the Lord in his ministry, in
the graphic arts industry as well as his music with The Harmony
Four. In accordance with Ed's wishes, cremation has taken place
and a Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, October 20 at
Kennedy Road Tabernacle, 141 Kennedy Road North at 11 a.m. In
lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society or Gideon Bible
Society would be appreciated. Ed will be sadly missed by the
extended family of Friends and people whose lives were blessed
by knowing him.

LEONARD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-10-22 published
LEONARD,
JohnAllyn
Died in Toronto on October 4, 2005, in his 59th year. son of
the late Fred and Gertrude
LEONARD.
Cremation with no funeral.
Condolences may be sent through condolences@morleybedford.ca

LEONARD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-14 published
LEONARD,
Dorothy▲E.▲
With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Dorothy
(Dodie) on Sunday, November 13, 2005, in her 83rd year. She is
now reunited with her beloved husband Bill. Proud mother and
mother-in-law of Cathy and Gord
DALE,
Sue▲VALE, Joan and David
MATTHEWS,
Beth▲ and Tom
HALPENNY, and Nancy and Larry
ROBITAILLE.
Loving▲ grandmother of Chris (special friend Vani
BERRY,)
Ken,▲
Janet (fiance Chris
BECKER), Jenny, Michael, Brooke, Dale, Andrew
and Alyson, and Aunt of John and Kathleen
JONES. Survived by
Ruth LANGLEY,
Rosemary▲AMELL and Russell
HEWETSON. She will be
sadly missed by all her nieces and nephews and other family and
Friends. Friends may call at the Trull "North Toronto" Funeral
Home and Cremation Centre, 2704 Yonge Street, (5 blocks south of Lawrence)
on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held
on Wednesday at the Lawrence Park Community Church, (Bayview
Ave., just south of Lawrence) at 11 o'clock. Interment to follow
at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the
Georgian Bay Land Trust would be appreciated by the family.

LEONARD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-11-16 published
LEONARD, "
Kate"
Catherine▲Duncan (née
YEAMAN)
(Member of Branch 10 Todmorden Royal Canadian Legion)
Born in Arbroath, Scotland to her dear late parents William and
Alexina (CARGILL)
YEAMAN.
Entered into rest at South Lake Village
Nursing Home, Newmarket, Ontario on Tuesday, November 15, 2005.
Kate (YEAMAN,) dearly loved wife of the late James
LEONARD.
Cherished
mother and mother-in-law of Bill of Fort McMurray, Alberta. Margaret
(Glenn PEDERSEN) of Queensville and Tamra (Keith
PEDERSEN) of
Toronto. Devoted grandmother of Sherralee, Morgan, James, Emily,
Kyle, Zackary, Samantha, Erik and great-grandmother of Jalisa,
Monique,Richelle,Zandor and Sky. Dear sister of Agnes
WALKINGTON,
Jim, Robert and Ronald
YEAMAN and Joan
ALEXANDER.
Sadly missed
by her many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Trull
"East Toronto" Funeral Home and Cremation Centre,, 1111 Danforth
Avenue (1 block east of Donlands subway) on Wednesday from 6-9
p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be held in Holy Cross Church
(291 Cosburn Ave. at Donlands Ave.) on Thursday, November 17,
2005 at eleven o'clock. Private cremation. By request, donations
may be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, 790 Bay
Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1N8 (416) 596-6773.

LEONARD o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-24 published
LEONARD,
AmelyaAnneMarie▲
(Retired Teacher)
On Thursday, December 22, 2005 at the Willows Estate Nursing
Home, Aurora in her 94th year. Anne, beloved wife of the late
Robert. Dear sister of Milton and his wife Isobel. Anne will
be lovingly remembered by her cousin Douglas
HAMBLY and dear
friend Marg
MacDONALD.
Friends may call at the Thompson Funeral
Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South (at Yonge Street) Aurora,
905-727-5421 from 2-5 p.m. Tuesday. Interment to follow in the
spring.